Rahul hails PM for pursuing Indo-US nuclear deal

A week ahead of the government's trust vote, he strongly defended the nuclear deal, saying it will be beneficial for the country in the long run.     

Questioning opposition to the deal, Gandhi said it was similar to the criticism his late father Rajiv Gandhi faced when he introduced computers in the late 80s.     

"At that time all thought it (decision to introduce computers) was ridiculous. The argument given that time was how will it benefit farmers," he said at a press conference here.     

Gandhi said the Prime Minister has shown "vision, tenacity and leadership" by deciding to go ahead with the nuclear deal.     

"If the nuclear deal involves risk, I will tell the Prime Minister to take this risk again and again," he said.